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NPCs are the backbone of any tabletop RPG, but how do we make them interesting? How do we make the players CARE about them? And how can we as players interact with them to bring the world to life? Let's discuss our favorite tips for building and playing all sorts of NPCs, from the humble peasant to the arch villain! We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg Vince's YouTube Channel...

Each Edition of Dungeons & Dragons did something amazing, something that evolved tabletop RPGs as we know it. Lets discuss all the high points from each edition, and figure out how we can learn from these high points and fold them into our game table, no matter what game we're playing! We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UC...

Miniatures have become a staple in tabletop RPGs, but are they actually doing more harm than good? In this episode we debate the pros and cons of using miniatures at the tabletop, and we unearth some pretty striking conclusions along the way! We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg #d&d #dungeons...

Wild news and previews, amazing looking new games, and LOTS of swag. Vince reports back on his Gen Con experience, and the RPG news that REALLY caught his attention! We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg #d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #...

Not much has changed in D&D 2024, and what has seems to have 'flattened' the game. Is this a good thing, or does it make the game feel repetitive? Let's discuss the history of D&D 5th Edition, and give our thoughts on what it does well and, more importantly, how we can tweak our own games to make it much more exciting! We are also available on YouTube and ALL Podcast locales, please follow us there too! Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuA...

There's a long history of roleplaying fantastical races in tabletop RPGs, but why are people so stuck in the mud on what 'should' be playable? Vince and Jon share their thoughts, and what we can do as players to bring those characters to life AND how DMs can build a setting that feels alive with the unique people that inhabit it. We are available on ALL Podcast locales AND YouTube!, please follow us there too! Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKd...

Things don't always go according to play at the D&D table. Let's relive our roughest moments, and figure out how to never repeat them! We are also available on ALL Podcast locales, please follow us there too! Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg #d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay

Trouble playing or running an Evil campaign? Are bad guys actually evil? Is putting every NPC in your game into a simple box helping or hurting the fun at the table? Lots to break down, and it sure is a lot of fun! Lets talk GOOD AND EVIL! We are also available on ALL Podcast locales, please follow us there too! Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg #d&d ...

We've all run bad adventures, whether out of a book or ones we made ourselves. But how do we go about making memorable, exciting, and engaging ones? And how do we, as players, help to make the adventures great? Lets discuss! We are also available on ALL Podcast locales, please follow us there too! Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg #d&d #dungeonsanddragons...

Why do the death and dying mechanics never feel quite right in various editions of D&D? Let's discuss what we can do, and how the type of game you play affects how you should do death! We are also available on ALL Podcast locales, please follow us there too! Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg #d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay

Let's dig into high level play. There's some important reasons why we don't often make it to higher levels, and the issues that surround high level play in all tabletop RPGs!

Magic NEEDS to feel... well... magical. And that may seem obvious, but magic in our RPGs has lost a bit of that 'spark' over the years. What can we do at our tables to really make our games feel fantastical and awe inspiring? Let's get to the heart of it!

You know we play this game to have fun, right? Right??? Lets talk about the best ways to make sure EVERYONE at the table has the most fun at your D&D game, and the biggest mistakes we make that can foil that fun! Hint... it has to do with making broken characters...